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Destinations
New Zealand Eliminates Vaccine, Testing Requirements for Travel — What to Know
New Zealand has eliminated all COVID-19-related travel restrictions and testing requirements, marking the end of what was once some of the strictest pandemic-era rules in the world. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern lifted all vaccine restrictions, starting Sept. 13, as well as lifted the…
— Travel+Leisure
How to see the best of Greece in 10 days
You can see a lot of Greece in under two weeks and get a real feel for its history, ruins, beaches, food, late-night revelry and a few of its many iconic islands. Ferries link many of the best places to visit, and lazing away the hours on deck gazing at the passing turquoise water is an irresistible…
— Lonely Planet
Beautiful Benin: 10 Of The Best Attractions Of This Humble African Nation
Not everyone heard of Benin, a country in West Africa bordered by well-known Nigeria and the less-traveled Togo, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This strip of land is a place of wonder, and those who dared to check it out went home in awe. Benin has more than 70 miles of beaches, and the Niger River…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
Dining at 1,820 feet, in South Korea's highest restaurant
The journey to the highest restaurant in South Korea starts with a whale display. The airy 123F Lounge sits on the top floor of the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, 555 meters (about 1,820 feet) above ground. The tower is the tallest building in the country -- and the fifth tallest building in the…
— CNN
New Wizarding World 3-Day Festival Announced For 2023 — Everything You Need To Know
For the first time ever, Harry Potter fans will come together for the Wizarding World Festival. Warner Bros. Discovery announced the inaugural event will be coming to the U.S. in 2023. Witches, wizards, and Muggles will come together for a weekend of magical memories. “The Wizarding…
— Travel Awaits
This Just Might Be Turkey’s Most Bizarre Museum
By now, the appeal of Cappadocia’s hot air balloons is well-documented, but what else is there? Plenty, as it turns out. Let’s start with the basics: Cappadocia isn’t actually a city, contrary to popular belief. It is a historic region located in Central Anatolia and comprises five provinces…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Disney's Newest Cruise Ship Will Set Sail in 2024 — What to Know
Disney announced at its D23 Expo over the weekend that its newest cruise ship will be ready to take to the high seas in 2024. The vessel will be the sixth overall in the Disney fleet and the second of three "Triton Class" ships. Inspired by Walt Disney's love for exploration, its interiors will draw…
— Travel+Leisure
A 443-foot long Viking cruise ship collided with cargo ship with 'no significant injuries'
A Viking cruise ship collided with another vessel over the weekend, the cruise line said. The Viking Kvasir – a 443-foot long ship that can accommodate 190 passengers and 50 crew members – collided with a cargo ship in heavy fog on Sunday morning, a Viking spokesperson told USA TODAY…
— USA Today
Oceania Cruises to Reprise Around the World in 180 Days Cruise
Oceania Cruises has announced its most broad and interactive series of World and Grand Voyages for the 2024 and 2025 cruise seasons along with a reprisal of their Around the World in 180 Day voyage. Designed specifically for adventure seekers, the new expeditions include destinations in the…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Retired nurse helps save infant's life on Spirit Airlines flight
A retired nurse came to the aid of a baby who had stopped breathing on a Spirit Airlines flight last week from Pittsburgh to Orlando. Tamara Panzino told CNN affiliate WESH that she was reading a book with her earbuds in when she "heard a flight attendant say, 'we have an infant not…
— CNN
Amtrak cancels some long-distance trains for Tuesday amid freight strike concerns
Amtrak has suspended service on some long-distance train routes beginning Tuesday as the rail industry braces for a potential strike among railroad freight workers that could begin later this week. The cancellations beginning Tuesday impact three routes that run between Chicago and the…
— The Points Guy
8 Airports Where You Can Reserve a Fast Lane Through the TSA Checkpoint—for Free
There's no doubt about it: Airport security is a stressful experience, especially since many airports have felt more crowded lately. Fortunately for travelers, both airlines and airports are launching new technology that promises to ease the tension of waiting in snaking lines at the TSA checkpoint…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Lodging
Hilton’s New “Enclave” Area Promises Exclusivity, Privacy and Special Treatment
Norwegian Cruise Line has its Haven; Royal Caribbean’s CocoCay has its CocoBeach Club. And now Hilton Hotels is playing the hotel-within-the-hotel game, rolling out a new high-end room category that promises privacy, exclusivity, and special amenities. Now available to book at the Hilton Tulum…
— Travel Research Online
A Proposed Moon Resort in Dubai Lets You Experience Space Travel From Earth
The words “moon resort” may evoke images of some kind of luxury accommodations requiring rocket ship travel that won’t be built until decades or centuries from now. However, a new proposal from Canada-based company Moon World Resorts Inc. imagines this idea a little closer to home…
— Architectural Digest
Cancun's Newest Luxury Resort Will Open November 1
The Mexican Caribbean offers travelers an amazing location with breathtaking beaches, perfect weather, and incredible pristine waters, and the best hotel chains know it. Hilton Hotels & Resorts will open another resort in the Quintana Roo state, the Waldorf Astoria Cancun, on November 1 and…
— Travel Off Path
Other and Odd
Jungle Experiences Wins World Travel Award 2022
Jungle Experiences Amazon River Cruises was recognized as “South America's leading river cruise company 2022”, winning the award for the 4th consecutive year. World Travel Awards, known as the “Oscars” in tourism, distinguishes Jungle Experiences Amazon River Cruises, Peruvian company…
— Travel Research Online
Experts Predict What Holiday Travel Will Be Like This Year
Two and a half years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re still feeling its effects on the travel industry in big ways. This summer has been one of the most frustrating periods, as travelers have had to navigate canceled flights, lost luggage, escalating prices and a general sense of chaos…
— HuffPost
Four health-conscious cities putting pedestrians first
When the initial wave of Covid prevented indoor gatherings in most countries around the world, many cities responded by quickly reimagining what life could look like outside. Some introduced pedestrian-only streets, turned parking spots into pop-up restaurants and added more bike lanes…
— BBC Travel
Today in History
The Star-Spangled Banner
During the war of 1812, Francis Scott Key was a prisoner aboard a British war ship anchored in the Chesapeake Bar during the Battle of Fort McHenry. He boarded the ship under a flag of truce to secure the release of prisoners…
— Travel Research Online
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